Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit login

> Note that G, FB, A and MS are not in a position where they can write such disclosure.

Yet could, e.g, Google Ireland Ltd do so, by some interesting twist of laws?




I don't think so, as the NSLs are received and acted upon by Google US. Of course, when operating in a country, you have to respect the legislation of that country. However, companies like Google are in a really tough spot on this one, which is why the NSA spying is so poisonous to US businesses and why you should fight against it.




Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: